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Originally Posted by Lisa_wanna_b_quilter
(Post 6542796)
I bought my latest one at a junk store for $5. It's from the 1950's I'd guess. It weighs a ton and gets screaming hot. I love it and will likely buy another junk store old iron at some point in case this one fails.
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I've had 2 Rowentas and the both leaked. Now I have a Shark from WalMart that irons beautifully for clothes and large fabric pieces. Found a small "Perfection" iron at Goodwill for $2.25 and use it for piecing, applique, and other things in the sewing room. I won't spend a lot of money on irons any more...
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My steam iron is a sunbeam or black and decker wal-mart special works great, but i don't use it much, because I have a dry iron that i adore! If I want steam i either iron damp fabric, or use a sprayer. No spitting or streaking!
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Originally Posted by trolleystation
(Post 6544961)
I... The newer irons do not get HOT like the older ones. I suppose the maker is afraid someone will burn themselves and sue them. What a world we live in!!!!!
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mine is an iron by BERNINA (not sure if still being produced) it is 20 years old and used everyday and has never given me any trouble. The iron has a steam and/or spray feature that work beautifully. I use only distilled water in the iron. Really, really like this iron .... oh, and it has never been dropped or fallen to the floor..... being dropped kills irons. |
Go online and check out the Shark. I have several of their appliances and love them all. Excellent workmanship and a reasonable price. Much lower that the Rowenta and the iron is heavy enough to do the work without a lot of muscle
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For a moderate priced iron I have been very pleased with Black & Decker Digital iron - around $35; I have recently purchased and Oliso Pro and have also been very pleased with this iron although the cost is quite a bit more that the B&D
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I have a dry iron, have had it for last 47 years and still going strong. I just use a spray bottle for moisture. It is a GE.
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Originally Posted by mimi=17
(Post 6543563)
I have my fav and it is wonderful .Digital Advantage by Black & Decker, maybe 10 years old . I hope to get the same if and when ,,, it dies.Good luck.
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Originally Posted by nena
(Post 6544328)
Bought a Rowenta ($70.000 started leaking in about a week. So mad ,ditched it and bought a Sunbeam model #4267-000. ( My daughter had one and I loved it) It was 49.00 ordered online. Had it 3 years now and still love it. Finally one that does not leak!
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